Topical Advisory Panel Members’ Collection Series: Sensors for Sport Biomechanics

Dear Colleagues,

Overview: The field of Sport Biomechanics has made significant advancements in recent years, driven largely by innovations in sensor technology. Sensors play a crucial role in capturing, analyzing, and interpreting biomechanical data, providing invaluable insights into athletic performance, injury prevention, and optimizing training techniques. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments and applications of sensors in the context of Sport Biomechanics.

Scope: The "Sensors for Sport Biomechanics" Special Issue seeks to explore the diverse range of sensors utilized to study human movement and athletic performance in various sports. Contributions from researchers and experts in the field are invited to present original research, reviews, and case studies that shed light on the following areas:

1. Wearable Biomechanical Sensors: The integration of wearable sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inertial measurement units (IMUs), to analyze movements during sports activities. Research on sensor placement, calibration, and data fusion techniques will be of particular interest.

2. Force and Pressure Sensors: Studies focusing on force platforms, pressure-sensitive insoles, and related devices to quantify ground reaction forces, foot pressure distribution, and dynamic balance during athletic movements.

3. Motion Tracking Systems: Innovations in motion capture technologies, including marker-based and markerless systems, to precisely record and analyze joint angles, joint forces, and body segment movements.

4. Biomechanical Analysis in Specific Sports: In-depth analyses of biomechanics using sensors in particular sports such as running, cycling, swimming, tennis, soccer, basketball, golf, and more. These studies may include sport-specific challenges, performance enhancement, and injury prevention strategies.

5. Data Processing and Analysis: Novel methodologies and algorithms for processing large-scale biomechanical data obtained from sensors, including machine learning approaches and data visualization techniques.

6. Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Investigations into how sensor-based biomechanical analysis can contribute to the identification of injury risk factors, rehabilitation monitoring, and return-to-play protocols.

7. Performance Optimization: Research highlighting how biomechanical data from sensors can be utilized to enhance athletic performance, refine training strategies, and optimize equipment design.

8. Emerging Sensor Technologies: Exploration of cutting-edge sensor technologies, such as flexible and stretchable sensors, biofeedback devices, and nanoscale sensors, with potential applications in Sport Biomechanics.

Conclusion: This Special Issue on "Sensors for Sport Biomechanics" aims to be a comprehensive platform for disseminating the latest research and advancements in sensor technologies and their applications in the domain of sports biomechanics. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this collection of articles seeks to advance our understanding of human movement, enhance athletic performance, and contribute to the overall well-being of athletes across different sports disciplines.

Prof. Dr. Pietro Picerno
Prof. Dr. Basilio Pueo
Guest Editors

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• wearable biomechanical sensors
• force and pressure sensors
• motion tracking systems
• biomechanical analysis in specific sports
• injury prevention and rehabilitation
• emerging sensor technologies